Quest Diagnostics · 21 hours ago
Lead Bioinformatics Engineer (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/StaffQuest Diagnostics is seeking a Lead Bioinformatics Engineer to serve as a technical lead for L7 LIMS across various projects. The role involves setting coding standards, collaborating with multiple teams, and developing reusable components to enhance project efficiency.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsInformation ServicesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Setting coding standards to enforce delivery of high-quality code across projects
Determining a strategy to ensure these coding standards are met by our solutions team(s) and external contracting partners. Specifically, it would not be reasonable for this person to do code reviews for every ticket, but they are responsible for creating a plan for addressing MRs across the projects that ensures the visibility they need to ensure these coding standards are being met. This could be random auditing, a rotational plan, levels of code review, etc
Working with our QA, QE, PE and DevSecOps partners to set strategy and standards for implementation of these teams’ deliverables
Engaging in strategic partnership with L7 to provide specific feedback and collaboration on our needs from L7’s roadmap
Engaging in development (either individually or with external partners) to create reusable components/modules that can be used and/or customized for specific implementations in order to provide progressively faster project turnaround times. This could include specific platform-level initiatives as well, such as base version upgrades or SSO
Providing consultation to the solutions team on how to utilize previously developed reusable modules
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer with strong technical leadership skills
Extensive experience in software technical design and implementation
Strong knowledge of API development, system integration, and scalable solutions
Proficiency in modern software development practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, version control, testing frameworks)
Excellent communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Deep understanding of software design patterns and architecture principles
Hands-on experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks relevant to the role
Strong grasp of system performance optimization and risk mitigation
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate effectively within a team
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
A commitment to continuous improvement
Preferred
Experience in mentoring and team development
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development processes
Knowledge of the latest trends and technologies in software engineering
Company
Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is a clinical laboratory that offers diagnostic testing, services, and information.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.6B2024-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $750M
1996-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Davis
Chief Executive Officer and President
Cecilia McKenney
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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